During the rioting, at least four textile factories have been set on fire.
Textile factories will remain closed on Tuesday due to the unstable situation in the country. The country’s association of textile manufacturers and exporters tells about it.
The next decision on the opening of textile factories will be announced later on Tuesday, a representative of the association tells the news agency Reuters.
On Sunday, four textile factories were set on fire in Ashulia, on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka.
The products of many western clothing brands are manufactured in Bangladesh. The clothing chain H&M has published a statement, according to which the company is “concerned about the events and violence in Bangladesh. The company’s local representatives are constantly monitoring the development of the situation”.
On Monday, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina resignation and fled the country after protests and riots that left hundreds dead.
Reuters